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Bush Penstemon Beardtongue
Penstemon fruticosus
Bush Penstemon Beardtongue
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Clusters of small, tubular, light purple flowers bloom in summer above low-growing evergreen foliage. Does best in well-draining soil in full sun. Drought tolerant but grows well with some irrigation in the worst summer heat. Habit can be spreading to cascading. Looks great along borders, rock walls or even in containers.
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Plant facts
Good to know
- Attracts pollinators.
- Waterwise — suited to low-water landscapes once established.
- Deer resistant.
- Low maintenance.
- A good park-strip plant (Flip the Strip collection).
- Suitable for Utah Lake secondary water systems.
- Tolerates rock mulch.
- Part of our native plants collection, a specialty of ours.
Quick answers
How big does Bush Penstemon Beardtongue get?
About 6-12" tall and 36" wide at maturity.
How much sun does Bush Penstemon Beardtongue need?
Full Sun (6+ hours).
How much water does Bush Penstemon Beardtongue need?
Low water use — it is one of our waterwise plants.
Will Bush Penstemon Beardtongue grow in Utah and the Intermountain West?
It is rated hardy to USDA zone 3, so it suits sites in zone 3 or warmer, which covers most of the region. The Salt Lake Valley floor is mostly zone 7; benches, mountain valleys and high plains in Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado and Wyoming are colder, often zones 3–6, so check the zone for your site.
Is Bush Penstemon Beardtongue deer resistant?
Yes, deer usually leave it alone.
Where can I buy Bush Penstemon Beardtongue in Utah?
Progressive Plants in Copperton, Utah carries it, but it is not available right now. You can join the waitlist to hear when it's back.
Can landscape contractors buy Bush Penstemon Beardtongue wholesale?
Yes. Landscape contractors and architects with a Progressive Plants wholesale account get trade pricing, bulk ordering and shipping across Utah, Idaho, Montana, Colorado, Wyoming and Nevada on our own trucks or by freight ($1,500 minimum outside our local delivery area). Apply at progressiveplants.com/wholesaleapp.html or call 801-565-7333.
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